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With these delicious cookie dippers, you can enjoy the delightful combination of buttery shortbread and sweet chocolate chips. Ideal for dipping into your favorite hot beverage or simply enjoying on their own!

Ingredients: 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup mini chocolate chips.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate chips. Press the dough into an even layer in a parchment-lined 9x9-inch baking pan. Score the dough with a knife to create strips for dipping. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Carefully cut along the scored lines to separate the cookie dippers. Allow the cookie dippers to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Malcuits Tavern

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Delicate and fragrant, these Orange Cardamom Madeleines are a perfect treat to enjoy with your favorite hot beverage.

Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. 1/4 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom. Pinch of salt. 2 large eggs. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Zest of 1 orange. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and grease a madeleine pan with butter or cooking spray. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until frothy and slightly pale. Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined. Add the orange zest and melted butter, and gently fold until the batter is smooth. Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the madeleines are golden around the edges and spring back when lightly pressed. Remove from the oven and let the madeleines cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy these delightful Orange Cardamom Madeleines with a cup of tea or coffee!

Erica